On a dark and cold day, the Crestwood Mustangs overcame a third quarter 10 point deficit to win their third Central Ontario Secondary School Association (COSSA) Bowl title.
The Mustangs defeated CFC # 35 Sir Wilfrid Laurier Lancers at Etobicoke Centennial Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, 17-13.
The Mustangs got off to a good start in the first quarter of the game, stopping the Lancers on their first two possessions and kicking a field goal. The second quarter saw the Lancers get the first touchdown of the day when Jackson Bennett ran for 57 yards only one minute into the quarter. A few minutes later, it was Bennett once again who ran 44 yards for a touchdown to put the Lancers up 13-3.
At halftime, it looked like the Lancers would be unstoppable.
However, in the third quarter the Mustangs started to find their groove. Pivot Dylan Astrom connected with Josh Penello for a touchdown reception. In the fourth quarter, it was Astrom connecting with Penello again for a 43 yard touchdown pass to put the Mustangs up 17-13.
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The Mustangs were able to hang on for the win over the CFC #35 ranked Lancers.
Overall, the Lancers’ passing game ultimately led to their demise. Quarterback Stephan Kukkonen only threw for 21 yards and and the team relied heavily on their running game. Mustangs quarterback Dylan Astrom on the other hand threw for 182 yards and was able to thrive despite the cold and rain.
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This was the third win OFSAA win for the Crestwood Mustangs in eight appearances. Their last win came in 2010 in the National Capital Bowl when the team scored a victory in overtime. Previous to 2010, their other Bowl win came in 2004.
Tuesday was the first day of the OFSAA Bowl Series and it will continue until Friday at Etobicoke Centennial park. Be sure to check CFC daily for more scores, postgame articles and game previews. (CLICK HERE)
2013 OFSAA Football Festival Game 2 Summary
Presented by Gatorade
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Lancers (Ottawa – NCSSAA) 13
Crestwood SS Mustangs (Peterborough – COSSA) 17
Qtr. Team Time Play Convert Running
1st C 4:16 Josh Penello, 25 yard field goal n/a C 3-0
2nd SWL 1:02 Jackson Bennett, 57 yard run blocked SWL 6-3
3rd SWL 8:40 Jackson Bennett, 44 yard run Kousha Aminian Heidari SWL 13-3
3rd C 11:59 Josh Penello from Dylan Astrom, 17 yds. Josh Penello SWL 13-10
4th C 4:22 Josh Penello from Dylan Astrom, 43 yds. Josh Penello C 17-13
TEAM STATS
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Crestwood
Rushing (att.-yds.) 23-170 20-110
Passing Yards 21 182
– Team Losses -11 -13
Net Offence 180 279
First Downs 7 14
Return Yards 152 41
Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0
Turnover on Downs 3 1
Interceptions by 0 0
Penalties-Yards 2-15 3-15
INDIVIDUAL STATS
LANCERS MUSTANGS
Rushing (atts.-yds.) Jackson Bennett 13-134, 2 tds Brandon Wilson 7-45
Brandon Smith 3-17 Dylan Astrom 6-34
Receiving (caught-yds) Brandon Smith 2-20 Josh Penello 4-83, 2 tds
Kurleigh Gittens 1-5 Brett Coons 5-61
Passing Stephan Kukkonen 4-15-0-0 Dylan Astrom 11-18-2-0
(comp.-atts.-tds-int)
Tackles Jake Bonnell 6 Zane Safdar 8
Malachi Coombs 5 Brandon Wilson 5
Third O.F.S.A.A. football win for Crestwood in 8 appearances. The Mustangs previously won the National Capital Bowl in 2004 and 2010.
Game Summary courtesy of John Metcalfe
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